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Author Matulis, A.; Zarenia, M.; Peeters, F.M.
Title Wave fronts and packets in 1D models of different meta-materials : graphene, left-handed media and transmission line Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Physica status solidi: B: basic research Abbreviated Journal Phys Status Solidi B
Volume 252 Issue 252 Pages 2330-2338
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract A comparative study is made of the propagation of wave packets and fronts in three different meta-media, i.e. graphene, left-handed media (LHM) and transmission lines, using one-dimensional models. It is shown that a potential step in graphene influences only the frequency of the electronic wave, i.e., the particular spectrum branch (electron or hole) to which the wave belongs to, while the envelop function (the wave front or packet form) remains unchanged. Although the model for a vacuum and LHM interface is similar to that of the potential step in graphene, the solutions are quite different due to differences in the chirality of the waves. Comparing the propagation of wave fronts and packets in a standard transmission line and its meta-analog we demonstrate that the propagating packets in the meta-line are much more deformed as compared to the standard one, including broadening, asymmetry and even the appearance of fast moving precursors. This influence is seen not only in the case of packets with steep fronts but in soft Gaussian packets as well.
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Publisher Place of Publication Berlin Editor
Language Wos 000362722300025 Publication Date 2015-07-20
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ISSN 0370-1972 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.674 Times cited (down) 1 Open Access
Notes ; This work was financially supported by the Flemish Science Foundation (FWO-Vl), the Methusalem foundation of the Flemish government, and the European Social Fund under the Global Grant Measure (Grant No. VP1-3.1-SMM-07-K-02-046). ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.674; 2015 IF: 1.489
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:128776 Serial 4277
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Author Mahmoudi, H.; Renn, O.; Hoffmann, V.; Van Passel, S.; Azadi, H.
Title Social risk screening using a socio-political ambiguity approach : the case of organic agriculture in Iran Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Journal Of Risk Research Abbreviated Journal J Risk Res
Volume 18 Issue 6 Pages 747-770
Keywords A1 Journal article; Sociology; Engineering Management (ENM)
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Language Wos 000356236300009 Publication Date 2014-05-08
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ISSN 1366-9877 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.34 Times cited (down) 1 Open Access
Notes ; H.M. thanks the Ministry of Science, Research, and Technology of Iran (MSRT) for a PhD fellowship. The authors wish to thank Dr. Stefan Burkart for his kind help to improve the English of the paper. ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.34; 2015 IF: 0.935
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:127534 Serial 6249
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Author Dubois, M.; Hoogmartens, R.; Van Passel, S.; Van Acker, K.; Vanderreydt, I.
Title Innovative market-based policy instruments for waste management : a case study on shredder residues in Belgium Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Waste Management & Research Abbreviated Journal Waste Manage Res
Volume 33 Issue 10 Pages 886-893
Keywords A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM)
Abstract In an increasingly complex waste market, market-based policy instruments, such as disposal taxes, can give incentives for sustainable progress while leaving flexibility for innovation. However, implementation of disposal taxes is often criticised by domestic waste handlers that fear to be outcompeted by competitors in other countries. The article discusses three innovative market-based instruments that limit the impact on international competitiveness: Tradable recycling credits, refunded disposal taxes and differentiated disposal taxes. All three instruments have already been implemented for distinct environmental policies in Europe. In order to illustrate how these instruments can be used for waste policy, the literature review is complemented with a case study on shredder residues from metal-containing waste streams in Belgium. The analysis shows that a conventional disposal tax remains the most efficient, simple and transparent instrument. However, if international competition is a significant issue or if political support is weak, refunded and differentiated disposal taxes can have an added value as second-best instruments. Tradable recycling credits are not an appropriate instrument for use in small waste markets with market power. In addition, refunded taxes create similar incentives, but induce lower transactions costs.
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Language Wos 000361818000004 Publication Date 2015-09-22
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ISSN 0734-242x; 1096-3669 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 1.803 Times cited (down) 1 Open Access
Notes ; The author(s) disclosed receipt of the following financial support for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article: The research has been funded by the Flemish Government through the policy research centres programme. ; Approved Most recent IF: 1.803; 2015 IF: 1.297
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:129876 Serial 6217
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Author Schryvers, D.
Title Advanced electron microscopy characterisation of important precipitation and ordering phenomena in shape memory systems Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Shape memory and superelasticity Abbreviated Journal
Volume 1 Issue 1 Pages 78-84
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The present paper discusses some important aspects of precipitation and ordering in alloy systems that show a martensitic transformation and can or are used as shape memory or superelastic metallic systems. The precipitates are investigated by a variety of conventional and advanced electron microscopy techniques, including atomic resolution, 3D slice-and-view, energy loss spectroscopy etc. Depending on the system, such secondary phases can decrease the probability of a displacive transformation by changing the phase stability in the system, such as in the case of NiAl or NiTiPd, or can mechanically hinder the passage of the transformation interface, as in NiTiNb. On the other hand, properly controlling the nucleation and growth of some precipitates can strongly improve the properties of some types of materials, as is the case for the well-known Ni4Ti3 precipitates.
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Language Wos 000432420400008 Publication Date 2015-04-20
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ISSN 2199-384X;2199-3858; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
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Notes Fwo Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number c:irua:127684 Serial 69
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Author Van Gompel, M.; Atalay, A.Y.; Gaulke, A.; Van Bael, M.K.; D'Haen, J.; Turner, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Vanacken, J.; Moshchalkov, V.V.; Wagner, P.
Title Morphological TEM studies and magnetoresistance analysis of sputtered Al-substituted ZnO films : the role of oxygen Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Physica status solidi : A : applications and materials science Abbreviated Journal Phys Status Solidi A
Volume 212 Issue 212 Pages 1191-1201
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract In this article, we report on the synthesis of thin, epitaxial films of the transparent conductive oxide Al:ZnO on (0001)-oriented synthetic sapphire substrates by DC sputtering from targets with a nominal 1 at.% Al substitution. The deposition was carried out at an unusually low substrate temperature of only 250 °C in argonoxygen mixtures as well as in pure argon. The impact of the processgas composition on the morphology was analysed by transmission electron microscopy, revealing epitaxial growth in all the cases with a minor impact of the process parameters on the resulting grain sizes. The transport properties resistivity, Hall effect and magnetoresistance were studied in the range from 10 to 300 K in DC and pulsed magnetic fields up to 45 T. While the carrier density and mobility are widely temperature independent, we identified a low fieldlow temperature regime in which the magnetoresistance shows an anomalous, negative behaviour. At higher fields and temperatures, the magnetoresistance exhibits a more conventional, positive curvature with increasing field strength. As a possible explanation, we propose carrier scattering at localised magnetic trace impurities and magnetic correlations.
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Language Wos 000356706500003 Publication Date 2015-04-21
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1862-6300; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 1.775 Times cited (down) Open Access
Notes Methusalem project NANO; FWO; 246791 COUNTATOMS Approved Most recent IF: 1.775; 2015 IF: 1.616
Call Number c:irua:126732 Serial 2204
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Author Vasylenko, A.A.; Misko, V.R.
Title Nonlinear transport of the Wigner crystal in symmetric and asymmetric FET-like structures : nonlinear transport of the Wigner crystal on superfluid He-4 in quasi-one-dimensional channels with symmetric and asymmetric constrictions Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication European physical journal : B : condensed matter and complex systems Abbreviated Journal Eur Phys J B
Volume 88 Issue 88 Pages 105
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract When floating on a two-dimensional surface of superfluid He-4, electrons arrange themselves in two-dimensional crystalline structure known as Wigner crystal. In channels, the boundaries interfere the crystalline order and in case of very narrow channels one observes a quasi-one-dimensional (quasi-1D) Wigner crystal formed by just a few rows of electrons and, ultimately, one row in the “quantum wire” regime. Recently, the “quantum wire” regime was accessed experimentally [D.G. Rees, H. Totsuji, K. Kono, Phys. Rev. Lett. 108, 176801 (2012)] resulting in unusual transport phenomena such as, e.g., oscillations in the electron conductance. Using molecular dynamics simulations, we study the nonlinear transport of electrons in channels with various types of constrictions: single and multiple symmetric and asymmetric geometrical constrictions with varying width and length, and saddle-point-type potentials with varying gate voltage. In particular, we analyze the average particle velocity of the particles and the corresponding electron current versus the driving force or the gate voltage. We have revealed a significant difference in the dynamics for long and short constrictions: The oscillations of the average velocity of the particles for the systems with short constrictions exhibit a clear correlation with the transitions between the states with different numbers of rows of particles; on the other hand, for the systems with longer constrictions these oscillations are suppressed. The obtained results qualitatively agree with the experimental observations. Next, we propose a FET-like structure that consists of a channel with asymmetric constrictions. We show that applying a transverse bias results either in increase of the average particle velocity or in its suppression thus allowing a flexible control tool over the electron transport. The advantage of the asymmetric FET is that it does not have a gate and it allows an easy control of relatively large electron flow. Furthermore, the asymmetric device can be used for rectification of an ac-driven electron flow. Our results bring important insights into the dynamics of electrons floating on the surface of superfluid He-4 in channels with constrictions and allow the effective control over the electron transport.
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Publisher Place of Publication Berlin Editor
Language Wos 000353065100002 Publication Date 2015-04-16
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1434-6028;1434-6036; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 1.461 Times cited (down) Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 1.461; 2015 IF: 1.345
Call Number c:irua:125997 Serial 2359
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Author Magnus, W.; Nelissen, K.
Title Quantum diffusion: A simple, exactly solvable model Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Physica: A : theoretical and statistical physics Abbreviated Journal Physica A
Volume 417 Issue 417 Pages 96-101
Keywords A1 Journal article; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We propose a simple quantum mechanical model describing the time dependent diffusion current between two fermion reservoirs that were initially disconnected and characterized by different densities or chemical potentials. The exact, analytical solution of the model yields the transient behavior of the coupled fermion systems evolving to a final steady state, whereas the long-time behavior is determined by a power law rather than by exponential decay. Similar results are obtained for the entropy production which is proportional to the diffusion current. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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Publisher Place of Publication Amsterdam Editor
Language Wos 000345721800011 Publication Date 2014-09-28
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 0378-4371; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 2.243 Times cited (down) Open Access
Notes ; ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.243; 2015 IF: 1.732
Call Number c:irua:122170 Serial 2777
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Author Van Havenbergh, K.; Turner, S.; Driesen, K.; Bridel, J.-S.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Solidelectrolyte interphase evolution of carbon-coated silicon nanoparticles for lithium-ion batteries monitored by transmission electron microscopy and impedance spectroscopy Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Energy technology Abbreviated Journal Energy Technol-Ger
Volume 3 Issue 3 Pages 699-708
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The main drawbacks of silicon as the most promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries (theoretical capacity=3572 mAh g−1) are lithiation-induced volume changes and the continuous formation of a solidelectrolyte interphase (SEI) upon cycling. A recent strategy is to focus on the influence of coatings and composite materials. To this end, the evolution of the SEI, as well as an applied carbon coating, on nanosilicon electrodes during the first electrochemical cycles is monitored. Two specific techniques are combined: Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) is used to study the surface evolution of the nanoparticles on a very local scale, whereas electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) provides information on the electrode level. A TEMEELS fingerprint signal of carbonate structures from the SEI is discovered, which can be used to differentiate between the SEI and a graphitic carbon matrix. Furthermore, the shielding effect of the carbon coating and the thickness evolution of the SEI are described.
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Language Wos 000357869100003 Publication Date 2015-06-24
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 2194-4288; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.789 Times cited (down) Open Access
Notes IWT Flanders Approved Most recent IF: 2.789; 2015 IF: 2.824
Call Number c:irua:126676 Serial 3051
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Author Pollefeyt, G.; Meledin, A.; Pop, C.; Ricart, S.; Hühne, R.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Van Driessche, I.
Title Chemical stability of YBiO3 buffer layers for implementation in YBa2Cu3O7-δ coated conductors Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Acta materialia Abbreviated Journal Acta Mater
Volume 100 Issue 100 Pages 224-231
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract In this work, the chemical and microstructural stability of YBiO3 buffer layers during the growth of YBa2Cu3O7-δ (YBCO) was studied. The superconducting YBCO films were deposited via both Pulsed Laser Deposition as well as Chemical Solution Deposition. Although excellent superconducting properties are obtained in both cases, self-field critical current densities of 3.6 and 1.2 MA/cm2 respectively, chemical instability of the YBiO3 buffer layer is observed. An elaborate transmission electron microscopy study showed that in the case of vacuum deposited YBCO, the YBiO3 becomes unstable and Bi2O3 sublimates out of the architecture. Due to this structural instability, an intermediate Y2O3 layer is obtained which maintains it microstructural orientation relation with the substrate and acts as growth template for YBCO. For chemical solution deposited YBCO, reaction of YBCO with the YBiO3 buffer layer is observed, leading to large grains of YBa2BiO6 which are pushed towards the surface of the films and strongly reduce the superconducting properties. Upon using high growth temperatures for the superconducting layer, these secondary phases decompose, which subsequently leads to Bi2O3 sublimation and a textured YBCO film which directly nucleated onto the LaAlO3 single crystal substrate. Hence, this electron microscopy study indicates that bismuth-based buffer layers systems are not suitable for implementation in coated conductors.
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Language Wos 000362616400023 Publication Date 2015-08-29
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ISSN 1359-6454; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 5.301 Times cited (down) Open Access
Notes One of the authors (G.P.) would like to thank the Institute for the Promotion of Innovation through Science and Technology in Flanders (IWT) for funding. Part of this work was performed within the framework of the EuroTapes project (FP7-NMP.2011.2.2-1 Grant No. 280438), funded by the European Union. Approved Most recent IF: 5.301; 2015 IF: 4.465
Call Number c:irua:128757 Serial 3953
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Author Kamaraj, B.; Bogaerts, A.
Title Structure and function of p53-DNA complexes with inactivation and rescue mutations : a molecular dynamics simulation study Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication PLoS ONE Abbreviated Journal Plos One
Volume 10 Issue 10 Pages e0134638
Keywords A1 Journal article; Engineering sciences. Technology; Plasma Lab for Applications in Sustainability and Medicine – Antwerp (PLASMANT)
Abstract The tumor suppressor protein p53 can lose its function upon DNA-contact mutations (R273C and R273H) in the core DNA-binding domain. The activity can be restored by second-site suppressor or rescue mutations (R273CT284R, R273HT284R, and R273HS240R). In this paper, we elucidate the structural and functional consequence of p53 proteins upon DNA-contact mutations and rescue mutations and the underlying mechanisms at the atomic level by means of molecular dynamics simulations. Furthermore, we also apply the docking approach to investigate the binding phenomena between the p53 protein and DNA upon DNA-contact mutations and rescue mutations. This study clearly illustrates that, due to DNA-contact mutants, the p53 structure loses its stability and becomes more rigid than the native protein. This structural loss might affect the p53-DNA interaction and leads to inhibition of the cancer suppression. Rescue mutants (R273CT284R, R273HT284R and R273HS240R) can restore the functional activity of the p53 protein upon DNA-contact mutations and show a good interaction between the p53 protein and a DNA molecule, which may lead to reactivate the cancer suppression function. Understanding the effects of p53 cancer and rescue mutations at the molecular level will be helpful for designing drugs for p53 associated cancer diseases. These drugs should be designed so that they can help to inhibit the abnormal function of the p53 protein and to reactivate the p53 function (cell apoptosis) to treat human cancer.
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Language Wos 000359061400096 Publication Date 2015-08-05
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ISSN 1932-6203; ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 2.806 Times cited (down) Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 2.806; 2015 IF: 3.234
Call Number c:irua:126779 Serial 3278
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Author Yao, X.; Cao, S.; Zhang, X.P.; Schryvers, D.
Title Microstructural Characterization and Transformation Behavior of Porous Ni50.8Ti49.2 Type P1 Proceeding
Year 2015 Publication Materials Today: Proceedings Abbreviated Journal
Volume 2 Issue 2 Pages S833-S836
Keywords P1 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Porous Ni50.8Ti49.2 bulk material was prepared by powder metallurgy sintering. Solid solution and aging treatments were applied to improve the phase homogeneity and phase transformation behavior. Scanning and transmission electron microscopy, aided by energy dispersive X-ray analysis, were used to study the microstructure and chemical phase content of the alloys. In-situ cooling was carried out to observe the phase transformation behavior. As-received material contains dispersed Ni2Ti4O particles while Ni4Ti3 precipitates appear after aging. Close to pore edges, the latter have a preferential orientation due to the induced stress fields in the matrix.
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Language Wos 000371032100081 Publication Date 2015-11-05
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ISSN 2214-7853 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Notes The author gratefully acknowledges the Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) for providing a scholarship and the Key Project of the Natural Science Foundation of Guangdong Province under grant No. S2013020012805. Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number c:irua:129980 Serial 3989
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Author De Backer, A.; De Wael, A.; Gonnissen, J.; Martinez, G.T.; Béché, A.; MacArthur, K.E.; Jones, L.; Nellist, P.D.; Van Aert, S.
Title Quantitative annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy for nanoparticle atom-counting: What are the limits? Type P1 Proceeding
Year 2015 Publication Journal of physics : conference series Abbreviated Journal
Volume 644 Issue 644 Pages 012034
Keywords P1 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Quantitative atomic resolution annular dark field scanning transmission electron microscopy (ADF STEM) has become a powerful technique for nanoparticle atom-counting. However, a lot of nanoparticles provide a severe characterisation challenge because of their limited size and beam sensitivity. Therefore, quantitative ADF STEM may greatly benefit from statistical detection theory in order to optimise the instrumental microscope settings such that the incoming electron dose can be kept as low as possible whilst still retaining single-atom precision. The principles of detection theory are used to quantify the probability of error for atom-counting. This enables us to decide between different image performance measures and to optimise the experimental detector settings for atom-counting in ADF STEM in an objective manner. To demonstrate this, ADF STEM imaging of an industrial catalyst has been conducted using the near-optimal detector settings. For this experiment, we discussed the limits for atom-counting diagnosed by combining a thorough statistical method and detailed image simulations.
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Language Wos 000366826200034 Publication Date 2015-10-13
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title Electron Microscopy and Analysis Group Conference (EMAG), JUN 02-JUL 02, 2015, Manchester, ENGLAND
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ISSN 1742-6588 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
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Notes The authors acknowledge financial support from the Research Foundation Flanders (FWO, Belgium) through project funding (G.0368.15N, G.0369.15N, and G.0374.15N) and a PhD research grant to A De Backer. The research leading to these results has received funding from the European Union Seventh Framework Programme under Grant Agreement 312483 – ESTEEM2 (Integrated Infrastructure Initiative-I3), ERC Starting Grant 278510 Vortex, and the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/K032518/1). The authors acknowledge Johnson-Matthey for providing the sample and PhD funding to K E MacArthur. A Rosenauer is acknowledged for providing the STEMsim program.; esteem2jra2; ECASJO; Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number c:irua:130314 c:irua:130314 Serial 4050
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Author Barreca, D.; Carraro, G.; Gasparotto, A.; Maccato, C.; Warwick, M.E.A.; Turner, S.; Van Tendeloo, G.
Title Fabrication and Characterization of Fe2O3-Based Nanostructures Functionalized with Metal Particles and Oxide Overlayers Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Journal of advanced microscopy research Abbreviated Journal
Volume 10 Issue 10 Pages 239-243
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract We report on the design of nanosystems based on functionalized -Fe 2 O 3 nanostructures supported on fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) substrates. The target materials were developed by means of hybrid vapor phase approaches, combining plasma assisted-chemical vapor deposition (PA-CVD) for the production of iron(III) oxide systems and the subsequent radio frequency (RF)-sputtering or atomic layer deposition (ALD) for the functionalization with Au nanoparticles or TiO 2 overlayers, respectively. The interplay between material characteristics and the adopted processing parameters was investigated by complementary analytical techniques, encompassing X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), field emission-scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), high angle annular dark field-scanning transmission electron microscopy (HAADF-STEM), and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDXS). The obtained results highlight the possibility of fabricating Au/ -Fe 2 O 3 nanocomposites, with a controlled dispersion and distribution of metal particles, and TiO 2 / -Fe 2 O 3 heterostructures, characterized by an intimate coupling between the constituent oxides.
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Language Wos Publication Date 2015-12-01
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ISSN 2156-7573 ISBN Additional Links UA library record
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Notes The authors acknowledge the financial support under the FP7 project “SOLARO- GENIX” (NMP4-SL-2012-310333), as well as Padova University ex-60% 2012–2015 projects, grant n CPDR132937/13 (SOLLEONE), and Regione Lombardia- INSTM ATLANTE program. Stuart Turner acknowledges the FWO Flanders for a post-doctoral scholarship. Thanks are also due to Dr. L. Borgese and Prof. E. Bontempi (Chemistry for Technologies Laboratory, Brescia Univer- sity, Italy) for precious assistance in ALD experiments. Approved Most recent IF: NA
Call Number EMAT @ emat @ c:irua:132798 Serial 4058
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Author Verreck, D.; Van de Put, M.L.; Verhulst, A.S.; Sorée, B.; Magnus, W.; Dabral, A.; Thean, A.; Groeseneken, G.
Title 15-band spectral envelope function formalism applied to broken gap tunnel field-effect transistors Type P1 Proceeding
Year 2015 Publication 18th International Workshop On Computational Electronics (iwce 2015) Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages
Keywords P1 Proceeding; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract A carefully chosen heterostructure can significantly boost the performance of tunnel field-effect transistors (TFET). Modelling of these hetero-TFETs requires a quantum mechanical (QM) approach with an accurate band structure to allow for a correct description of band-to-band-tunneling. We have therefore developed a fully QM 2D solver, combining for the first time a full zone 15-band envelope function formalism with a spectral approach, including a heterostructure basis set transformation. Simulations of GaSb/InAs broken gap TFETs illustrate the wide body capabilities and transparant transmission analysis of the formalism.
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Publisher Ieee Place of Publication New york Editor
Language Wos 000380398200055 Publication Date 2015-10-26
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 978-0-692-51523-5 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:134998 Serial 4131
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Author Moors, K.; Sorée, B.; Magnus, W.
Title Analytic solution of Ando's surface roughness model with finite domain distribution functions Type P1 Proceeding
Year 2015 Publication 18th International Workshop On Computational Electronics (iwce 2015) Abbreviated Journal
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Keywords P1 Proceeding; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract Ando's surface roughness model is applied to metallic nanowires and extended beyond small roughness size and infinite barrier limit approximations for the wavefunction overlaps, such as the Prange-Nee approximation. Accurate and fast simulations can still be performed without invoking these overlap approximations by averaging over roughness profiles using finite domain distribution functions to obtain an analytic solution for the scattering rates. The simulations indicate that overlap approximations, while predicting a resistivity that agrees more or less with our novel approach, poorly estimate the underlying scattering rates. All methods show that a momentum gap between left- and right-moving electrons at the Fermi level, surpassing a critical momentum gap, gives rise to a substantial decrease in resistivity.
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Publisher Ieee Place of Publication New york Editor
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ISSN 978-0-692-51523-5 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:134996 Serial 4140
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Author Li, M.R.; Retuerto, M.; Deng, Z.; Stephens, P.W.; Croft, M.; Huang, Q.; Wu, H.; Deng, X.; Kotliar, G.; Sánchez-Benítez, J.; Hadermann, J.; Walker, D.; Greenblatt, M.;
Title Giant magnetoresistance in the half-metallic double-perovskite ferrimagnet Mn2FeReO6 Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Angewandte Chemie: international edition in English Abbreviated Journal Angew Chem Int Edit
Volume 54 Issue 54 Pages 12069-12073
Keywords A1 Journal article; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract The first transition-metal-only double perovskite compound, Mn2+ Fe-2(3+) Re5+ O-6, with 17 unpaired d electrons displays ferrimagnetic ordering up to 520K and a giant positive magnetoresistance of up to 220% at 5K and 8 T. These properties result from the ferrimagnetically coupled Fe and Re sublattice and are affected by a two-to-one magnetic-structure transition of the Mn sublattice when a magnetic field is applied. Theoretical calculations indicate that the half-metallic state can be mainly attributed to the spin polarization of the Fe and Re sites.
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Publisher Place of Publication Weinheim Editor
Language Wos 000363396000031 Publication Date 2015-08-01
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
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ISSN 1433-7851; 0570-0833 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
Impact Factor 11.994 Times cited (down) Open Access
Notes Approved Most recent IF: 11.994; 2015 IF: 11.261
Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:129457 Serial 4186
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Author Moors, K.; Sorée, B.; Magnus, W.
Title Modeling and tackling resistivity scaling in metal nanowires Type P1 Proceeding
Year 2015 Publication International Conference on Simulation of Semiconductor Processes and Devices : [proceedings] T2 – International Conference on Simulation of Semiconductor Processes and, Devices (SISPAD), SEP 09-11, 2015, Washington, DC Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 222-225
Keywords P1 Proceeding; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract A self-consistent analytical solution of the multi-subband Boltzmann transport equation with collision term describing grain boundary and surface roughness scattering is presented to study the resistivity scaling in metal nanowires. The different scattering mechanisms and the influence of their statistical parameters are analyzed. Instead of a simple power law relating the height or width of a nanowire to its resistivity, the picture appears to be more complicated due to quantum-mechanical scattering and quantization effects, especially for surface roughness scattering.
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ISSN 978-1-4673-7860-4 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:135046 Serial 4205
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Author Van de Put, M.L.; Vandenberghe, W.G.; Magnus, W.; Sorée, B.; Fischetti, M.V.
Title Modeling of inter-ribbon tunneling in graphene Type P1 Proceeding
Year 2015 Publication 18th International Workshop On Computational Electronics (iwce 2015) Abbreviated Journal
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Keywords P1 Proceeding; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract The tunneling current between two crossed graphene ribbons is described invoking the empirical pseudopotential approximation and the Bardeen transfer Hamiltonian method. Results indicate that the density of states is the most important factor determining the tunneling current between small (similar to nm) ribbons. The quasi-one dimensional nature of graphene nanoribbons is shown to result in resonant tunneling.
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Publisher Ieee Place of Publication New york Editor
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ISSN 978-0-692-51523-5 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:134997 Serial 4206
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Author Brammertz, G.; Buffiere, M.; Verbist, C.; Bekaert, J.; Batuk, M.; Hadermann, J.; et al.
Title Process variability in Cu2ZnSnSe4 solar cell devices: Electrical and structural investigations Type P1 Proceeding
Year 2015 Publication The conference record of the IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference T2 – IEEE 42nd Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC), JUN 14-19, 2015, New Orleans, LA Abbreviated Journal
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Keywords P1 Proceeding; Engineering sciences. Technology; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT); Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We have fabricated 9.7% efficient Cu2ZnSnSe4/CdS/ZnO solar cells by H2Se selenization of sequentially sputtered metal layers. Despite the good efficiency obtained, process control appears to be difficult. In the present contribution we compare the electrical and physical properties of two devices with nominal same fabrication procedure, but 1% and 9.7% power conversion efficiency respectively. We identify the problem of the lower performing device to be the segregation of ZnSe phases at the backside of the sample. This ZnSe seems to be the reason for the strong bias dependent photocurrent observed in the lower performing devices, as it adds a potential barrier for carrier collection. The reason for the different behavior of the two nominally same devices is not fully understood, but speculated to be related to sputtering variability.
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ISSN 978-1-4799-7944-8 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:132335 Serial 4229
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Author Moors, K.; Soree, B.; Tokei, Z.; Magnus, W.
Title Electron relaxation times and resistivity in metallic nanowires due to tilted grain boundary planes Type P1 Proceeding
Year 2015 Publication On Ultimate Integration On Silicon (eurosoi-ulis) Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages 201-204
Keywords P1 Proceeding; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
Abstract We calculate the resistivity contribution of tilted grain boundaries with varying parameters in sub-10nm diameter metallic nanowires. The results have been obtained with the Boltzmann transport equation and Fermi's golden rule, retrieving correct state-dependent relaxation times. The standard approximation schemes for the relaxation times are shown to fail when grain boundary tilt is considered. Grain boundaries tilted under the same angle or randomly tilted induce a resistivity decrease.
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Publisher Ieee Place of Publication New york Editor
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ISSN 978-1-4799-6911-1 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record; WoS citing articles
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:144776 Serial 4651
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Author Shestakov, M.V.; Meledina, M.; Turner, S.; Baekelant, W.; Verellen, N.; Chen, X.; Hofkens, J.; Van Tendeloo, G.; Moshchalkov, V.V.
Title Luminescence of fixed site Ag nanoclusters in a simple oxyfluoride glass host and plasmon absorption of amorphous Ag nanoparticles in a complex oxyfluoride glass host Type P1 Proceeding
Year 2015 Publication Proceedings of the Society of Photo-optical Instrumentation Engineers T2 – 8th International Conference on Photonics, Devices, and System VI, AUG 27-29, 2014, Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC Abbreviated Journal
Volume Issue Pages Unsp 94501n
Keywords P1 Proceeding; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
Abstract Ag nanocluster-doped glasses have been prepared by a conventional melt-quenching method. The effect of melt temperature and dwell time on the formation of Ag nanoclusters and Ag nanoparticles in simple host oxyfluoride glasses has been studied. The increase of melt temperature and dwell time results in the dissolution of Ag nanoparticles and substantial red-shift of absorption and photoluminescence spectra of the prepared glasses. The quantum yield of the glasses is similar to 5% and does not depend on melt temperature and dwell time. The prepared glasses may be used as red phosphors or down-conversion layers for solar-cells.
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Publisher Spie-int soc optical engineering Place of Publication Bellingham Editor
Language Wos 000349404500057 Publication Date 2015-01-06
Series Editor Series Title Abbreviated Series Title
Series Volume 9450 Series Issue Edition
ISSN 978-1-62841-566-7 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:144783 Serial 4668
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Author Borhani, A.H.; Berghmans, H.; Trashin, S.; De Wael, K.; Fago, A.; Moens, L.; Habibi-Rezaei, M.; Dewilde, S.
Title Kinetic properties and heme pocket structure of two domains of the polymeric hemoglobin of Artemia in comparison with the native molecule Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication Biochimica et biophysica acta : proteins and proteomics Abbreviated Journal Bba-Proteins Proteom
Volume 1854 Issue 10a Pages 1307-1316
Keywords A1 Journal article; AXES (Antwerp X-ray Analysis, Electrochemistry and Speciation)
Abstract In this project, we studied some physicochemical properties of two different globin domains of the polymeric hemoglobin of the brine shrimp Artemia salina and compared them with those of the native molecule. Two domains (AsHbC1D1 and AsHbC1D5) were cloned and expressed in BL21(DE3)pLysS strain of Escherichiacoli. The recombinant proteins as well as the native hemoglobin (AfHb) were purified from bacteria and frozen Artemia, respectively by standard chromatographic methods and assessed by SDS-PAGE. The heme environment of these proteins was studied by optical spectroscopy and ligand-binding kinetics (e.g. CO association and O2 binding affinity) were measured for the two recombinant proteins and the native hemoglobin. This indicates that the CO association rate for AsHbC1D1 is higher than that of AsHbC1D5 and AfHb, while the calculated P50 value for AsHbC1D1 is lower than that of AsHbC1D5 and AfHb. The geminate and bimolecular rebinding parameters indicate a significant difference between both domains. Moreover, EPR results showed that the heme pocket in AfHb is in a more closed conformation than the heme pocket in myoglobin. Finally, the reduction potential of − 0.13 V versus the standard hydrogen electrode was determined for AfHb by direct electrochemical measurements. It is about 0.06 V higher than the potential of the single domain AsHbC1D5. This work shows that each domain in the hemoglobin of Artemia has different characteristics of ligand binding.
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Language Wos 000362307500008 Publication Date 2015-05-22
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ISSN 1570-9639 ISBN Additional Links UA library record; WoS full record
Impact Factor 2.773 Times cited (down) Open Access
Notes ; This work was supported by the general grant for visiting scholar of the Ministry of Science, Research and Technology of I. R. Iran and by the University of Antwerp. ; Approved Most recent IF: 2.773; 2015 IF: 2.747
Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:125909 Serial 5683
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Author Shahraki, M.R.; Abedi-Sarvestani, A.; Seyedi, M.S.; Rafiaani Khachak, P.; Nieto-Garibay, A.; Van Passel, S.; Azadi, A.
Title The perception by pastoralists of the factors influencing the appropriate distribution of livestock in the rangelands of north-east Iran Type A1 Journal article
Year 2015 Publication The Rangeland Journal Abbreviated Journal
Volume 37 Issue 2 Pages 191-197
Keywords A1 Journal article; Economics; Engineering Management (ENM)
Abstract The distribution of livestock grazing is a key principle of range management. This study examines pastoralists perceptions of the factors that affect the distribution of livestock in the rangelands of the Neqab region of the Kashmar County in north-east Iran. Data were collected from the pastoralists on their perceptions of the managerial, biological and physical factors that influences the distribution of livestock, using both qualitative and quantitative assessments. Results showed that, the perception of the majority of pastoralists was that the distribution of livestock was average or good in the study area. It was perceived that the experience of herders and the size of the rangeland were the main factors influencing the distribution of livestock. Regression analyses showed that it was perceived that managerial factors had a more important role than biological and physical factors in the distribution of livestock and the proper use of the rangelands in north-east Iran.
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Language Wos 000351863200007 Publication Date 2015-02-18
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Call Number UA @ admin @ c:irua:129879 Serial 6234
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Author Amin-Ahmadi, B.
Title Adanced TEM investigation of the elementary plsticity mechanisms in palladium thin films at the nano scale Type Doctoral thesis
Year 2015 Publication Abbreviated Journal
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Keywords Doctoral thesis; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Publisher Place of Publication Antwerpen Editor
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:125236 Serial 56
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Author Zhang, L.
Title Effects of quantum confinement in nanoscale superconductors : from electronic density of states to vortex matter Type Doctoral thesis
Year 2015 Publication Abbreviated Journal
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Keywords Doctoral thesis; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:126085 Serial 870
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Author Sivek, J.
Title First-principles characterization and functionalization of graphene-like materials Type Doctoral thesis
Year 2015 Publication Abbreviated Journal
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Keywords Doctoral thesis; Condensed Matter Theory (CMT)
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:125632 Serial 1204
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Author Govaerts, K.
Title First-principles study of homologous series of layered Bi-Sb-Te-Se and Sn-O structures Type Doctoral thesis
Year 2015 Publication Abbreviated Journal
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Keywords Doctoral thesis; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:126206 Serial 1218
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Author Sarmadian, N.
Title Identification of thin-film photovoltaic cell materials based on high-throughput first-principles calculations Type Doctoral thesis
Year 2015 Publication Abbreviated Journal
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Keywords Doctoral thesis; Electron microscopy for materials research (EMAT)
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:126078 Serial 1551
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Author Roose, D.
Title Magnetic resonance imaging and electron microscopy of iron oxide particles in the brain Type Doctoral thesis
Year 2015 Publication Abbreviated Journal
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Publisher Universiteit Antwerpen, Faculteit Farmaceutische, Biomedische en Diergeneeskundige Wetenschappen, Departement Biomedische Wetenschappen Place of Publication Antwerpen Editor
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:123897 Serial 1889
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Author Grujić, M.M.
Title Manifestations of intrinsic and induced magnetic properties of graphene nanostructures Type Doctoral thesis
Year 2015 Publication Abbreviated Journal
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Publisher University of Antwerp, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Physics Place of Publication Antwerp Editor
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Call Number UA @ lucian @ c:irua:126212 Serial 1939
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